Restaurant in Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
Michelin-starred, local-focused, worth the drive.
Latour holds a Michelin star (2024) and sits directly on the North Sea coast in Noordwijk aan Zee. Chef Kenny Friederichs runs a precision-driven modern kitchen with a permanent vegetable menu — unusual at this price tier in the Netherlands. At €€€€, it is the best-qualified special occasion restaurant in the area, but book four to six weeks ahead: limited weekly hours make availability tight.
Latour is the right booking if you want a Michelin-starred dinner on the Dutch North Sea coast with a clear commitment to local produce and a vegetable-forward menu that holds its own against the meat-led competition. Chef Kenny Friederichs holds a Michelin star (2024) and has spent years cooking at the leading level, which shows in the precision of the plates. At €€€€ pricing, this is a serious splurge for Noordwijk aan Zee, but for a special occasion dinner, there is nothing else at this level in the immediate area. Book well in advance — this is not a walk-in restaurant.
Sit in the dining room at Latour and you are looking directly at the North Sea, watching the beach dissolve into grey-green water while the kitchen sends out courses that feel genuinely considered rather than technically showy. That combination — serious cooking in a coastal setting with attentive, formal service , is what makes Latour worth the drive to Noordwijk aan Zee.
Chef Kenny Friederichs runs a kitchen that leans into Dutch produce without turning the menu into a locavore manifesto. The approach is classic technique applied with modern precision: al dente squid tagliatelle paired with confit red pepper, an aji amarillo emulsion, and souffléed squid tuiles dusted with Espelette pepper. Desserts receive the same structural attention , beetroot textures with vanilla ice cream, liquorice, pumpkin seeds, and raisins is the kind of dish that makes you rethink what a vegetable-led dessert can do. These details come from the Michelin citation, and they point to a kitchen that is executing at a high level across the full menu, not just the headline courses.
What is particularly worth flagging for anyone choosing between Latour and a comparable Michelin restaurant elsewhere in the Netherlands: Latour has built a permanent vegetable menu into its offering, not as a dietary accommodation but as a core menu pillar. This is relatively uncommon at this price tier in the Netherlands and makes it a more compelling choice for plant-focused diners than many of its peers, including Inter Scaldes in Kruiningen or Parkheuvel in Rotterdam, both of which operate at the same price tier but with more conventional meat-and-fish-led menus.
The room itself earns its price point. Red, yellow, and ochre tones, colourful rugs, art on the walls, and classic furniture create a setting that reads as luxurious rather than trendy. The service is attentive to the point of formality , described in the Michelin notes as making guests feel like royalty, which in practice means you will not be left waiting for anything but should expect a pace set by the kitchen rather than your own schedule. This is a sit-down, multi-course experience; not the venue for anyone wanting to eat quickly and leave.
Latour operates a limited weekly schedule: closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Lunch service runs Thursday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Dinner runs Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Saturday lunch slot is the weekend service to target if you want the full Latour experience with the added context of arriving in daylight and watching the beach during the meal. Weekend lunch at a Michelin-starred coastal restaurant is a more relaxed format than a Friday dinner sitting, and for groups celebrating a milestone or a couple marking an anniversary, the Saturday midday service is the one to aim for.
Google reviews sit at 4.8 across 257 ratings, which is a strong signal for consistency at this tier. At €€€€, you should expect this level of execution every time, and the review volume suggests Latour is delivering it reliably rather than on occasional good nights.
For Netherlands-wide context, Latour sits comfortably in the second tier of Dutch Michelin restaurants by reputation, below two and three-star destinations like De Librije in Zwolle but comparable in ambition to Aan de Poel in Amstelveen, De Bokkedoorns in Overveen, and De Groene Lantaarn in Staphorst. What sets Latour apart from most of that peer group is the coastal setting, which adds a dimension that inland one-star restaurants simply cannot offer. If you are planning a North Sea trip and looking for a reason to build an itinerary around a restaurant, Latour is that reason.
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| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
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| Latour | Here too, in this monument on the North Sea coast, people are convinced that a vegetable menu deserves its permanent place on the menu. Nice work Chef Kenny Friederichs! Restaurant Latour is with the times, this combined with years of experience at the top level makes it definitely a must for all those who want to enjoy what the Dutch cuisine has to offer, including plant-based!; WINE: Wine Strengths: Bordeaux, California, Burgundy, Rhône, Italy, Champagne Pricing: $$$ i Wine pricing: Based on the list\'s general markup and high and low price points:$ has many bottles < $50;$$ has a range of pricing;$$$ has many $100+ bottles Corkage Fee: $50 Selections: 4,860 Inventory: 53,500 CUISINE: Cuisine Types: American Pricing: $$$ i Cuisine pricing: The cost of a typical two-course meal, not including tip or beverages.$ is < $40;$$ is $40–$65;$$$ is $66+. Meals: Dinner STAFF: People Susanne Wagner:Wine Director Wine Director: Susanne Wagner Sommelier: Sarah Bauersachs, Trevor Volpe, Johnny Contreras Chef: Aishling Stevens General Manager: Bill Polchinski Owner: Crystal Springs Resort; Here you can admire how the beach merges with the North Sea. Red, yellow and ochre tones dominate the upscale decor in turn. The colourful rugs, art on the walls and classic furniture all add to Latour's luxurious, elegant feel. And then there is the extremely attentive service, which will make you feel like royalty! Kenny Friederichs brings a vibrant edge to this magical place by striking the perfect balance between classic cooking techniques and modern precision. His dishes are clearly structured, celebrate local produce and are free of unnecessary frills. He pairs al dente squid tagliatelle with the gentle sweetness of confit red pepper, a creamy and spicy aji amarillo emulsion, and crispy souffléed squid tuiles dusted with Espelette pepper. A meal at Latour is captivating from start to finish. A final word of advice: leave some room for one of the wonderful desserts such as the textures of beetroot with vanilla ice cream, liquorice, pumpkin seeds and raisins. Simply divine!; Michelin 1 Star (2024) | €€€€ | — |
| Breakers Beach House | €€€ | — | |
| DYLANS | €€€ | — | |
| Villa de Duinen | €€€ | — |
How Latour stacks up against the competition.
Latour is a Michelin-starred restaurant inside what the venue describes as a luxurious, elegant space with classic furniture and attentive service. Dress accordingly: smart dinner attire is the safe call. Trainers and casual weekend wear will look out of place against the formal room and service style.
Yes, and this is one of Latour's clearest strengths. Chef Kenny Friederichs runs a dedicated vegetable menu as a permanent fixture on the menu — not a seasonal afterthought. Plant-based diners are explicitly accounted for here in a way that most Michelin-starred restaurants in the Netherlands do not offer as standard.
It is one of the better cases for a special occasion dinner on the Dutch coast. You get a Michelin-starred kitchen, direct North Sea views, and service described as making guests feel like royalty. The limited weekly hours — Wednesday to Saturday only, with no Sunday or Monday service — actually work in your favour, since the room will feel deliberate rather than operational.
The venue data does not include private dining or group capacity details. Given the format — a fine dining room with table service and a structured menu — larger groups should check the venue's official channels before assuming availability. The tight weekly schedule (four service days) means flexibility for big parties may be limited.
At €€€€ pricing with a Michelin star, Latour sits at the higher end of Dutch dining. What you are paying for is a well-defined cooking style from Chef Friederichs — local produce, modern precision, no unnecessary filler — paired with a North Sea setting that few restaurants in the country can match. If you are travelling to Noordwijk for the coast, this is where you spend on dinner.
Based on the Michelin-recognised approach and the kitchen's reputation for structured, produce-led dishes, the tasting format is the right way to eat here. The permanent vegetable menu option also gives it an edge for tables with mixed dietary preferences. Specific menu pricing is not confirmed in our data, so check the venue's official channels before booking.
Breakers Beach House and DYLANS are the closest alternatives in Noordwijk if you want a coastal setting at a lower price point and a more casual format. Villa de Duinen offers a middle ground in terms of formality. None currently hold Michelin recognition, so if the star matters to your decision, Latour is the only local option.
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